The Remarkable Project

In this episode of The Remarkable Project Jay speaks with Sendle chief James Chin Moody, about why asking customers how disappointed they’d be if your product or service disappeared can be so telling, how partnerships are where stakeholder capitalism can really come into its own, and Sendle’s five virtues-based H’s and their impact on the business.   James Chin Moody is the Co-Founder and CEO of S...

In this episode of The Remarkable Project Jay speaks with customer care and support  expert, Sarah Hatter, about why the best communities give members a voice, how listening, caring and acting are key to driving repeat business, and the reason replicating the CX of a brand you admire may well miss the mark for your organisation. Sarah Hatter is the founder of CoSupport, a customer experience coach...

In this episode of The Remarkable Project Jay speaks with UGURUS founder, entrepreneur and author, Brent Weaver, about why minor tweaks to your niche can have major business impacts, how a killer community is the safety net you need as you scale, and the benefits of building out your own interactions engine. Brent Weaver leads the vision for UGURUS, a platform and set of educational programs which...

In this episode of The Remarkable Project Jay speaks with brand architect and author, Kate DiLeo, about why finding your sweet spot as a business or brand is what attracts the ‘right’ customers for you, how conversations trump stories when it comes to compelling buyers, and the value of identifying where your ideal customers already hang out. Kate DiLeo is a brand architect and #1 international be...

In this episode of The Remarkable Project Jay speaks with Sam Tatam, author and behavioural science guru at global ad, marketing and PR giant Ogilvy, about why the question “where has this been solved before?” is so powerful in developing solutions, how businesses can enhance client trust by better understanding behavioural science, and the value of moments which communicate investment in customer...

In this episode of The Remarkable Project Jay and his Remarkably Co-Founder, Neil Terry, reflect on recent conversations with clients, collaborators and each other, around the idea that actively committing to a truly customer-first approach is not merely an opportunity to refine, but also a vehicle for sustainable and strategic growth. From a look at why “it’s not all about you” seems to be a negl...

In this episode of The Remarkable Project Jay speaks with the incredible Dr Michael Rosemann, Professor, author and thought-leader, as well as the Director of the Centre for Future Enterprise at the Business School of Queensland University of Technology (QUT) in Brisbane, Australia. The conversation touched on how trust continues to climb the business problem solving agenda, why trust design could...

In this episode of The Remarkable Project Jay speaks with Hayley Phillips, a dynamic marketeer recently kicking goals in the automative space with Volkswagen, about why customer ‘life stages’ are key to looking beyond features and benefits, how data is transforming personalisation in the auto industry, and the importance of nurturing a creative culture internally and externally. Hayley Phillips ha...

In this episode of The Remarkable Project Jay speaks with the legendary author of ‘Trust and Inspire’, Stephen M. R. Covey, about leadership in this “new world”. Stephen shows us how trust, as an economic driver, is key to the success of any team and also adds that learning how to connect your purpose to the people you lead allows the mobilisation of creativity, innovation and growth you need to e...

In this episode of The Remarkable Project Jay speaks with Gwyn Krueger, Senior Director of Customer Experience at social gathering platform, Meetup, about why 9/11 was the seed from which Meetup.com grew, how having options around showing up contributes to sustained engagement, and the importance of understanding the psychology of getting together in delivering valuable community experiences.  For...

In this episode of The Remarkable Project Jay speaks with the CEO and Co-Founder of customer review enhancement platform Cloutly, Lachlan Fea, about why having a balance between negative and positive feedback is actually a good thing, how not-so-great reviews are key to driving amazing ones, and the importance of customer-friendliness when it comes to owning your online review process.   A technic...

In this episode of The Remarkable Project Jay speaks with People of Influence’s Shaun Kenny, an expert in leadership and team development, about why power differentials impact customer dynamics so strongly, how to identify when leadership needs work, and the value of maintaining the simple things when it comes to how teams interact   Shaun Kenny is the Co-Founder and Chief Creative Officer of Peop...

In this episode of The Remarkable Project Jay speaks with Florencia Aimo, a Senior Director of Marketing & Communications for the world’s biggest hotel chain, Marriott International, about why owned ecosystems are the future of fully-integrated customer service, how character can define a brand from its closest competitors, and the value of mixing in-person perspective with data when it comes...

In this episode of The Remarkable Project Jay speaks with psychology scholar, identity expert and esteemed author, Jay Van Bavel, about why great businesses don’t need to micromanage their people, how our need to belong and to be distinct can co-exist within groups, and the power of identity symbols in aligning people with your brand.  Jay Van Bavel is an Associate Professor of Psychology & Ne...

This episode of The Remarkable Project is a bit different.  We’re taking a look back over the last month of the Podcast and using some of the key insights from those episodes as the jump off point for a series of actionable tips you can employ in your business today to help grow impact and profit. We’ll also touch on whether our most recent run of conversations have got us any closer to answering...

In this episode of The Remarkable Project Jay speaks with self-confessed entrepreneur and Handwrytten founder David Wachs, about why a communication that people keep and display remains special, how a ‘full stop thank you’ works, and the value of shining a light on ‘time spent’. A serial entrepreneur, David Wachs’ latest venture, Handwrytten, is bringing back the lost art of letter writing through...

In this episode of The Remarkable Project Jay meets Matt Barnett, founder, CEO and self-styled ‘Papa Bear’ of customer relationship video platform, Bonjoro, to discuss the concept of ‘dogfooding’, how video `1 Matt Barnett is the brains behind Bonjoro, a business which helps its clients show their customers they care, via personalised but automated videos delivered direct to their email inbox as s...

In this episode of The Remarkable Project Jay speaks with Ted Molter, a seasoned marketing and PR pro formerly CMO of San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance, about why taking a strategic approach to authenticity is something more businesses should consider, how online experience can help contend with changes in offline behaviour, and the positive worth-of-mouth effects of intentional complaint handling....

In this episode of The Remarkable Project Jay speaks with Aaron Trevis, Founder and CEO of wave riding innovators Surf Lakes, about why truly big ideas demand equally oversized belief, how to turn roadblocks into speed bumps, and the power of surrounding yourself with the right people. As the Founder and driving force behind the Surf Lakes project, Aaron Trevis has been instrumental in stewarding...

In this episode of The Remarkable Project Jay speaks with entrepreneur, community leader, and the acting Mayor of Eurobodalla on the NSW South Coast, Mat Hatcher, about why passion sets business up for success, how to immerse customers in your storytelling, and the power of language when delivering experiences. Mat Hatcher was born in the US state of Alabama, but left when he was 19 and discovered...

Thomas Kolster has been described as a ‘post-purpose preacher’, thanks to his writing and speaking on the collision of marketing and sustainability, and advisory work for global businesses such as Facebook, Proctor & Gamble and IKEA around the topic. In this episode of The Remarkable Project , Jay speaks with Thomas about the distraction of virtue signalling, the intrinsic link between custome...

In this episode of The Remarkable Project Jay speaks with customer experience coach, international keynote speaker and author Dan Gingiss, about the power of finding your remarkable, why listening is central to a successful company culture, and how to make a memorable moment out of an apology. Dan Gingiss believes that a remarkable customer experience is your best marketing strategy. Prior to his...

In this episode of The Remarkable Project Jay speaks with Sydney-based entrepreneur and writer Ian Whitworth, about how much is too much hustle, what constitutes the ultimate form of marketing, and why it pays to actually use your own product. Ian Whitworth’s book ‘Undisruptable: Timeless Business Truths For Thriving In A World Of Non-Stop Change’, released in mid-2021 and the depths of a global p...

In this episode of The Remarkable Project Jay speaks with Sara Ang, Director of Sales and Marketing for Australian Wildlife Parks, about the value of ‘what if?’ moments, the role of community figureheads, and it’s the most testing of times that typically offer the most meaningful perspective.   Sara Ang is a passionate and highly connected marketing professional with extensive international experi...

In this episode of The Remarkable Project Jay speaks with marketing and communications expert, and current customer and data lead for Australia’s BOM (AKA Bureau of Meteorology) Keith Day, about the importance of impactful thinking, why strategy should always lead tactics, and what deep listening actually means in a business context. Keith Day boasts over 35 years’ experience in marketing and comm...